cooling system

when i changed the coolant in the radiator all i could put back in was two gal. of water and antifreeze 8 quarts. and the manual says it holds 17 quarts? did two gal. not come out?

4 quarts to a gallon. two gallons of water = 8 quarts of water + 8 quarts antifreeze = 16 quarts, meaning only one quart was still in the engine, which wont come out unless you turn the car upside down and shake it. lol.

^ True...